Most achingly-beautiful music


Ultimately, we listen to music to be moved, for example, to be elated, exulted, calmed or pained. Which are the 3 most affecting pieces of music do you find the most affecting?
hungryear
Here's a gentleman that I'm sure could offer some unique recommendations:

http://www.baltimoresun.com/video/?slug=bal-collector-video
As I am perusing this forum, and this topic comes up, "Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis" by Ralph Vaughan Williams is playing now on XM Pops....
what a great thread, loving the clasical music pointers

Hurt - nine inch nails cover on jonny cash american 1v man comes around - killer